A few years ago, a launcher would be the first app many people installed on a new Android phone. Yet as the native phone software has gotten better, launchers have become less essential. But that's ...

These three features keep me glued to Android.

It’s safe to say that Nova Launcher has experienced some ups and downs in recent years, but somehow, it’s still going. Since 2022, it was sold by its founders to owners who left it dormant for years.

David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...

It can be hard to let go of legends, but that's what many Android users are facing this month, as news of Nova Launcher — which has often been heralded as one of the best third-party Android launchers ...

Nova Launcher, one of Android’s best customization tools, is shutting down for good. Founder Kevin Barry made the announcement over the weekend, confirming that he’s leaving the company that owns Nova ...

Daniel writes guides on how to use the internet, explainers on how modern technology works, and the occasional smartwatch or e-reader review. He especially likes deep diving into niche topics that ...

Don’t feel like waiting until Android 2.3 is available for your phone? We’ve already looked at how you can get the new keyboard to work with Android 2.2 — assuming you’ve rooted your phone. Now you ...

A developer has gone above and beyond to bring Windows XP (and Windows 95, 98, and ME) to your Android phone with a free launcher that blew me away with its attention to detail. When you purchase ...